1000rds - 9x18 Makarov Silver Bear 94gr. FMJ Ammo

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Silver Bear Ammunition 94 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Ammo Details

Bulk 9x18 Makarov Silver Bear 94 Grain FMJ Ammo – 1000 Rounds

Manufactured at the Barnaul Machine Plant in Russia, Silver Bear ammunition gets its name from the highly-polished zinc-plated steel casings. Designed to prevent damaging corrosion, the special silver-colored zinc plating works to extend the shelf life of these rounds, giving them great potential as a long-term storage option.

Barnaul is one of the largest Russian ammo manufacturers, and is best known for producing high-quality ammunition for the Russian military. Their civilian loads offer shooters an affordable option for high-volume shooting.

This package contains 1000 rounds of Silver Bear 9x18 Makarov ammunition. Each of these economical rounds is loaded with a 94 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) projectile. Delivering minimal terminal expansion, these rounds are best suited for target shooting, tactical drills, and casual plinking.

This ammunition is factory fresh, non-corrosive, Berdan-primed, and fully reloadable. Leaving the muzzle at a velocity of 1013 feet per second, these steel-cased rounds offer all the same characteristics of nickel plated brass, but at a fraction of the cost.

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What’s the Difference Between the 9mm Makarov and the 9mm Luger?

A lot. While they are both “9mm” cartridges, the 9mm Marakov was designed by the Soviets with the specific purpose of not being interchangeable with 9x19 ammunition. In the event of a shooting war between the Soviets and western powers, it couldn’t be captured and used by NATO troops. In fact, they have slightly different bullet diameters (9.27mm for the Marakov, 9.01mm for the Luger) as well as different neck and base diameters. Most notably, the Marakov is slightly shorter, with an overall length of 25mm compared to the Luger’s 29.69mm. Because of the larger case, the 9mm Luger tends to have slightly faster velocities and energy, although the energy is due in part to the larger bullet weight.

Can You Fire 9mm Makarov in a .38 Handgun?

No, but that's a common question. Because a 9mm bullet is close in size to a .357-caliber (which includes the .38 Special and ..357 Magnum), people often wonder if you can shoot the 9mm Marakov through firearms made for “.38’s.” However, the bullet diameter of a 9mm Marakov is exactly .365 inches, and while less than a hundredth of an inch may not seem like much, it will make a vast difference in the performance and functionality of the bullet. In general, the 9mm Marakov is a unique bullet and should not be interchanged with other rounds, especially ones the come from North American and Western Europe.

What Firearms Use the 9mm Makarov?

This cartridge is used mostly in pistols. In fact, it is difficult to find anything but pistols that load this round. This is because the cartridge was developed for sidearms used by Soviet-bloc military personnel. It can be fairly difficult to find firearms that take this round, as most of the weapons are of Russian origin and are not found in great numbers in the United State. This is in contrast to the 9mm Luger, which has many readily-available weapons at stores all across the country. The cartridge was meant to be used in submachine guns carried by Communist soldiers, but these were less common because of the effectiveness of the AK-47, which loaded a different cartridge.

What are the Top Uses for 9mm Makarov Ammunition?

The 9mm Makarov can be used for many different purposes, but it’s often used for target shooting; it’s also sometimes used for self defense. For self-defense purposes, it is a consistent and reliable weapon with excellent penetration and expansion, assuming the right bullet is used. For self defense, you should select an expanding round such as a jacketed hollow point 9mm Mak load. For target shooting the cartridge remains popular and accurate. For this purpose, a full metal jacket is ideal for smooth cycling and less barrel fouling.